How Are Occupational Diseases Defined Under Workers' Compensation Law

question 22

Multiple Choice

How are occupational diseases defined under workers' compensation law?

• A)Any disease that arises during the period of time when an employee is working.
• B)Any illness is caused by or aggravated by the nature of a particular employee's work.
• C)A disease that is only recognized under workers' compensation statutes.
• D)There is no such thing as "occupational disease" under workers' compensation law.

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Definitions:

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